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How should we understand the "Great Cloud of Witnesses" and its role in the life of the believer today? This presentation is also available on Youtube, Rumble. [1 hour]

Gallio said to the Jews . . . if it is a question of words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters. [1 hour 5 minutes]

And all these your servants shall come down to me and bow down to me, saying, ‘Get out, and all the people who follow you!' After that I will go out.” Then Moses went out from Pharaoh in great anger. [51 minutes]

Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” [1 hour 2 minutes]

“Speak now in the hearing of the people, and let every man ask from his neighbor and every woman from her neighbor, articles of silver and articles of gold.” And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. [1 hour]

In this session Steve shares about the amazing God of history who declares the end from the beginning. - The video presentation is also available on Youtube and Rumble [47 minutes]

Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. [1 hour 10 minutes]

Israel's King first arrives humbly, having salvation, but is rejected. Upon His return, He rules over the earth, speaking peace to the nations. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on April 26, 2026. [49 minutes]

Then Pharaoh said to him, “Get away from me! Take heed to yourself and see my face no more! For in the day you see my face you shall die!” [1 hour 4 minutes]

Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. [1 hour 6 minutes]

Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on April 19, 2026. [53 minutes]

So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and there was thick darkness in all the land of Egypt . . . But all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings. [1 hour 3 minutes]

God, who made the world and everything in it . . . gives to all life, breath, and all things. [1 hour 6 minutes]

Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on April 12, 2026. [53 minutes]

What has the church said throughout history concerning the duration of hell? [1 hour 3 minutes]

Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste, and said, “I have sinned against the Lord your God and against you.” [1 hour 6 minutes]

Certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered Paul. And some said, “What does this babbler want to say?” [1 hour 2 minutes]

(Philippians 4:8-23) - It pleases the Lord when believers deliberately fill their minds with things that have the eight qualities - given by Paul in this section. Putting these things into practice will result in having "the God of peace” - bring the “peace of God” into believers' lives. - [49 minutes]

(Philippians 3:17-4:7) - Believers have their citizenship in heaven and should live in a way that befits their high status. - Their Savior will soon return from heaven to transform their mortal bodies and to take them to the - place He has been preparing for them in heaven. Because the Lord is near, believers should display - gentleness of spirit and should avoid anxiety through communion with God in prayer. - [46 minutes]

(Philippians 3:1-16) - Certain teachers were saying that anyone who desired to be saved must follow the legalistic code given - to the Jews in order to gain a righteous standing before God. Paul presented his own personal example - to prove the futility of putting confidence in human works for achieving merit before a holy God. Instead, - believers must put their faith in Christ alone, while we “press on toward the upward call of God.” - [50 minutes]

(Philippians 2:12-30) - Paul urges believers to “work out” their salvation with the help of God who is “at work” within them. - He provides three tangible examples of selfless service: himself, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. - [49 minutes]

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. [1 hour 5 minutes]

(Philippians 2:1-11) - Paul exhorted the Philippians toward greater unity with one another, and in this section he - began to share examples of selfless humility which the Philippians were to imitate. The ultimate - example is found in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ. - [46 minutes]

(Philippians 1:19-30) - Paul was about to be on trial for his life, and the outcome was unknown. But far from being disheartened, - Paul rejoiced in the midst of his difficulties. He was ready to accept either outcome – to die and be with Christ - or to live and continue his ministry. He was constantly concerned about what would be best for others. - [24 minutes]

Andy responds to theological arguments annihilationists attempt to make against an eternal hell. [1 hour 4 minutes]

Then [Pharaoh] said to them, “The Lord had better be with you when I let you and your little ones go! Beware, for evil is ahead of you.” [1 hour 7 minutes]

(Philippians 1:12-18) - Public awareness of Paul's imprisonment provided a platform for Christians to openly share the gospel with boldness. - Paul was guarded day and night by a member of the Praetorian Guard, which allowed him to witness to a captive audience. - [22 minutes]

This session covers the background of the letter to the Philippians. - [18 minutes]

How does a careful consideration of context help us to understand the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl of great price? This presentation is also available on Youtube, Rumble. [1 hour 12 minutes]

(Philippians 1:1-11) - Paul opened his letter to the Philippians by expressing his appreciation for their - partnership in the gospel. His gratitude to God overflowed with joy for their fellowship. - He prayed that their love would increase, knowing that He who works in them will carry it on until their glorification at the Day of Christ. - [35 minutes]

Taught at the Biblical Covenants Conference hosted by Grace Bible Church in Portage, WI on March 28, 2026. [3 hours 9 minutes]

Presentations 3 & 4 from the Biblical Covenants Conference held at Grace Bible Church, Portage, WI. Starts around the 4.30 mark. Taught at the Biblical Covenants Conference hosted by Grace Bible Church in Portage, WI on March 29, 2026. [2 hours 26 minutes]

The covenants and oaths of God provide the only reliable framework for the interpretation of of Scripture. Taught at the Biblical Covenants Conference hosted by Grace Bible Church in Portage, WI on March 26, 2026. [2 hours 5 minutes]

But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar . . . [1 hour 4 minutes]

Andy responds to theological arguments annihilationists attempt to make against an eternal hell. [1 hour 5 minutes]

Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me.' [1 hour 4 minutes]

For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 22, 2026. [51 minutes]

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household. [1 hour 3 minutes]

For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 15, 2026. [44 minutes]

How can God be trusted to be faithful to us if He has been unfaithful to Israel? [1 hour 5 minutes]

Andy responds to theological arguments annihilationists attempt to make against an eternal hell. [1 hour 5 minutes]

Times of prosperity provide greater risk of hardening one's heart against God. [1 hour 8 minutes]

And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 8, 2026. [44 minutes]

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on March 1, 2026. [51 minutes]

Paul's life is endangered as he begins a "fourth missionary journey" to Rome. Video presentation is also available on Youtube and Rumble. [41 minutes]

Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. [1 hour 7 minutes]

Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on February 22, 2026. [1 hour 3 minutes]

Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul. [1 hour 2 minutes]

If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. Taught at Agape Bible Church in Willits, California on February 15, 2026. [47 minutes]

Andy responds to Biblical arguments annihilationists attempt to make against an eternal hell. [1 hour 6 minutes]

So Moses said to Pharoah . . . I know that you will not yet fear the Lord God. [1 hour]